Moving to Uzbekistan from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Uzbekistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Uzbekistan compared to Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
UZ
9.3

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
UZ
28.0

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZW
56.0
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
UZ
4.1t

Zimbabwe performs better than Uzbekistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ZW
1.3
UZ
26.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
UZ
121.8%

Uzbekistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

HarareRain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78°/54°F

Avg. annual high / low

TashkentRain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70°/47°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsHarareTashkent
Jan–Mar79°/59°F (26°/15°C)49°/32°F (9°/0°C)
Apr–Jun75°/49°F (24°/10°C)81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Jul–Sep76°/48°F (25°/9°C)91°/61°F (33°/16°C)
Oct–Dec82°/59°F (28°/15°C)58°/38°F (15°/3°C)
View all months
MonthHarareTashkent
Jan79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C)42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C)
Feb79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C)46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C)
Mar79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C)58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C)
Apr78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C)71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C)
May75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C)81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C)
Jun71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C)92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C)
Jul71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C)96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C)
Aug75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C)93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C)
Sep83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C)84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C)
Oct84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C)70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C)
Nov82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C)58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C)
Dec79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C)47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Uzhydromet Uzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe and Uzbekistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Uzbekistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uzbekistan's immigration authority.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

Visa Required
Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa to enter Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Uzbekistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uzbekistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Uzbekistan: 26.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Uzbekistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Zimbabwe?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Zimbabwe?

The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW UZ
Population15,121,00431,104,937
CurrencyZimbabwean Dollar (ZWL)Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
LanguagesChewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign LanguageRussian, Uzbek
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+263+998
Time zones11
Emergency number999112